Bizen Ricebowl

This Bizen ware rice bowl is the work of Shusaku Taku, an artist who shapes his pieces using the emotions of daily life as his "yeast," while honoring the Bizen tradition that has matured alongside the lives of people through the ages. True to Taku’s approach of crafting each piece with the care to reach the heart of the user, this smaller rice bowl is meticulously detailed down to the finest points. While many Bizen rice bowls feature the gentle firing typical of *ta-tsuchi* (rice paddy clay), this piece reflects Taku’s strong personal vision, resulting in a sophisticated, weathered aesthetic. The rich, deep coloration—a hallmark of Taku, who is also an aficionado of clays—is captivating, with the cold, withered brownish-red *hidasuki* (fire-cord) markings characteristic of his recent kilns appearing truly magnificent. The outer surface displays an exceptionally deep brownish clay base with dense yellow *goma* (ash glaze), creating a scene so dignified it feels like more than just a rice bowl. No box
Diameter 13.1cm x 12.6cm x Height 6.6cm Shusaku Taku was born in 1980 as the eldest son of Mamoru Taku. He graduated from the Arita College of Ceramics in Saga Prefecture in 2001 and began his training under his father. In 2002, he received the Okayama Prefectural Board of Education Superintendent's Award at the Japan Traditional Kogei Chugoku Branch Exhibition. In 2004, he won the Excellence Award at the Tanabe Museum of Art Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition. He has also been selected for the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition and the Japan Traditional Kogei Chugoku Branch Exhibition.